MPCA Smart Salting: Parking Lots & Sidewalks Certification Training Oct 20

This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient winter maintenance best practices (BMPs) while taking a comprehensive look at the many aspects for managing snow & ice on parking lots and sidewalks. The training will also cover the chloride requirements in the MS4 permit, as well as resources available to help you reduce your salt use.

Who should attend?

• Hands-on public or private winter maintenance staff
• Those who hire or supervise winter maintenance staff
• Private contractors
• Those who may influence others or are interested in making a difference at work

What you'll learn:

• Environmental impacts of chloride
• Equipment calibration
• Using weather condition info more efficiently
• Application rates
• Plowing and physical removal
• BMPs for storing materials
• De-icing and anti-icing
• Regulatory issues and managing liability
• Customer and staff educational resources
• Success stories

The MPCA Smart Salting for Parking lots & Sidewalks Certification test will be offered at the end of training. Those that pass will be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting Training webpage. The certification is valid for five years.

This is an in-person training and lunch will be provided.

Training questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us

This training is hosted by the MPCA Chloride Reduction program and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.